11/17/2017

The 20 Best American Music Awards Performances Ever

Here are Billboard's picks for the best performances from the American Music Awards over the years, from Miley Cyrus to Prince.

11/17/2017

American Music Awards — A general view of the atmosphere during the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 23, 2014 in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/AMA2014/Getty Images for DCP

American Music Awards — A general view of the atmosphere during the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 23, 2014 in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/AMA2014/Getty Images for DCP

Billboard unveiled our picks for the best performances from the awards show’s 45-year history. After unveiling our ranked list one by one, we’ve compiled an official countdown with a snapshot from each unforgettable performance below.

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